Learning about security

Question: I am looking for a Website or resource providing good information about network security that is also written in language our high school students will be able to readily understand and digest. Any suggestions? The IT Guy says: Anyone seriously considering a job in IT needs to be able to utilize

Question: I am looking for a Website or resource providing good information about network security that is also written in language our high school students will be able to readily understand and digest. Any suggestions?

The IT Guy says: Anyone seriously considering a job in IT needs to be able to utilize knowledge base resources from Microsoft, Cisco, and other companies effectively. That said, it is true that “plain language” resources on the topic of network security can be difficult to find. I highly recommend the Security Now! Podcast as a resource for anyone (IT professional or otherwise) who wants to learn more about security. Episodes are usually around 30 minutes in length, and cover a wide range of issues related to network security. And as is the case with most podcasts, it is free!

Listen to the podcast Question: Sometimes when I got to visit a website, it tells me that the "security certificate" is expired. What does this mean, and should I be concerned? The IT Guy says: One way of protecting Internet users from fraudulent websites is the use of "security certificates." This is

Question: Are district employees putting themselves at risk when they use open wireless access points or hotel broadband Internet connections with a laptop computer, as when attending a conference or away from school for another reason? The IT Guy says: Absolutely. Yes. Without question. This is a huge problem

Located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Council Rock School District serves more than 12,300 students in its ten elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, and an alternative high school. The schools are spread across 72 square miles.

Question: What suggestions do you have that would be good to share with teachers for Internet security and protecting their PCs, both at school and at home? The IT Guy says: Microsoftâ€™s Security Essentials permits Windows users to view information about keeping their particular Windows operating system safe

Question:What resources do you recommend for helping improve our district’s Internet security policies and actual security status? The IT Guy says: The Center for Internet Security is a nonprofit group dedicated to helping organizations (including schools) improve security controls and minimize risks to

These days, security has become a loaded word. Security has increased just about everywhere—on subways and buses, in airports, and at courthouses. Security is critical on information networks, too. As many school IT specialists have learned the hard way, hackers, viruses, spam, and spyware lurk behind every